FedEx Acquires TNT Express

FedEx has recently announced its acquisition of TNT Express for €4.4-billion, combining the strengths of the companies to form the world’s largest air express network and an uparalled European road network, expanding FedEx’s existing portfolio. "This acquisition is a significant...

Dynamic truck rental lives up to its name

The truck rental business in South Africa is extremely competitive. Therefore a company has to be very special in all it does to rise above the rest and grow its business. Dynamic Truck Rental is one of these companies....

New Suzuki Super Carry a world first for SA

An all-new Suzuki Super Carry compact bakkie is set to make its world début this month – and South Africa is the first market worldwide outside of India to introduce the newcomer. The new-generation Super Carry also becomes the...

Save millions with revolutionary rollover prevention

If one of your trucks is involved in a rollover, the cost can soar into the millions. This kind of loss can be extremely damaging to your business and every business owner should do everything possible to reduce occurrences...

ex-Google execs launch Otto autonomous truck conversion kits

Former executives from Google’s Self-Driving Car program have launched Otto, a San Francisco-based start-up company dealing in the development of technology and conversion kits associated with the creation of autonomous trucks. The company was co-founded by Anthony Levandowski, the former technical...

Isuzu Trucks #ITSAEMPTYTRUCK campaign a great success

With education said to be the most powerful weapon in changing the world, Isuzu Truck South Africa has recently launched the #ITSAEMPTYTRUCK campaign, collecting books in the city of Port Elizabeth. As a result of Isuzu Trucks involvement with the...

Unimog as a food truck in and around Finland

The inhabitants of Finland have a reputation for being the somewhat unconventional folk of northern Europe with some unusual habits. Sauna championships or berry-picking competitions are just some of the disciplines which are practised there with great commitment. It is...

Sizanani Bulk chooses DAF Trucks for the long haul

Babcock, the sole importer and distributor of DAF Trucks in southern Africa, has recently concluded a deal with Wozani Berg Gasoline (trading as Sizanani Bulk) that saw the leading fuel transportation company purchase 10 DAF XF 105.460 truck tractors...

Truck World Canada breaks attendance records

Truck World – Canada’s largest trucking trade show – attracted 18 820 visitors this year, breaking several attendance records in the process. Over 14 860 visitors walked through the doors of Toronto’s International Centre from 14-16 April, interacting with 3958 exhibitor representatives...

Scania debuts new rear compactor for waste industries

Scania has unveiled their latest rear compactor product for the waste management industry at the Waste Management in Action exhibition in Melbourne, Australia. The Scania P 310 rear loader comes complete with heavy-duty steel bumpers and electrical connections suitable for...